Monday, March 23

Trump issues virus disaster declaration for Washington state
President Donald Trump on Sunday issued a disaster declaration for Washington and ordered federal assistance for the state, tribal and local response to the coronavirus outbreak that has killed dozens. The disaster declaration will provide federal assistance for both emergency protective measures and crisis counseling, the White House said. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said the federal declaration was appreciated but added it was a “first step” that doesn’t go far enough. Continue reading at The Everett Herald. (Chris Grygiel)

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Outdoor crowds test limits of social distancing as leaders weigh ‘very strong’ emergency powers to fight coronavirus
Forced to work from home, with kids’ toys crowding the living room and restaurants drawing shut, many in Seattle and beyond have turned to the outdoors — too many, it turns out. Police over the weekend took to loudspeakers and blared reminders for Seattle parkgoers to keep their distance from each other. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Amanda Snyder)

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Governor signs bill to expand access to nutritious foods program
Gov. Jay Inslee signed into law today a bill that will establish a minimum allocation for fresh foods for those enrolled in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program in Washington. Senate Bill 6309 will require the Department of Health to allocate a minimum of $28 for WIC recipients during the summer months, to be used on fresh fruits and vegetables at farmers markets. Sen. Liz Lovelett (D-Anacortes) was moved to sponsor the bill after her own experience with the program years ago. Continue reading at The Islands’ Weekly.

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Associated Press
Trump issues virus disaster declaration for Washington state
Sen. Rand Paul tests positive for virus, forcing quarantines
Despite Fed help, stocks wobble as traders wait on Congress
Supreme Court rules states can bar insanity defense
‘I can do it.’ Couple braves pandemic to help NYC’s homeless
School districts take unplanned plunge into online learning
Trump appears to waffle on shutdown as Congress pursues aid
PG&E pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter in wildfire
‘A really big experiment’: Parents turn teachers amid virus
Rights groups: coronavirus treatment plan discriminates
State closes all campgrounds through April 30 to reduce spread of COVID-19
Trump issues virus disaster declaration for Washington state
Second patient has coronavirus at psychiatric hospital
Stocks tumble despite Fed aid as traders wait for Congress
Over 1.5 billion globally asked to stay home to escape virus
More testing, stay-home warnings as Washington fights virus
Target apologizes for selling face masks amid shortage
Nursing home outbreaks lay bare chronic industry problems
Tribes take measures to slow spread of new coronavirus
Imports of medical supplies plummet as demand in US soars
Inslee warns of more virus restrictions if rules ignored
More testing, stay-home warnings as Washington fights virus
No immediate plans to expand virus restrictions in WA

Aberdeen Daily World
Westport orders lodging businesses to close, limiting beach access
Wood products industry makes its case for being an essential industry
Buses running on schedule fare free, ridership down
Foundation seeks gear for Community Hospital to help during coronavirus outbreak
Oped: How to limit hoarding and keep America’s hands clean

Arlington Times
Arlington students won’t go hungry during the COVID-19 school closures

Auburn Reporter
South King County mayors: Please stay home, follow best practices
President issues virus disaster declaration for Washington state

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Ferndale School District says service provider tests positive for coronavirus
Whatcom coronavirus updates: Food Bank offers drive-up distribution of pre-packed boxes
Whatcom Health says 23 more residents, 6 staff at Shuksan Healthcare positive for coronavirus
Lummi Indian Business Council orders shelter in place in response to coronavirus
Whatcom Health Department Sunday update includes five new cases of coronavirus
Kids and the coronavirus: Just how vulnerable are babies and children to COVID-19?
Bellingham disinfecting and keeping park playgrounds open during coronavirus pandemic
Experience new drive-thru coronavirus testing site in Seattle
Coronavirus updates: Disaster assistance available to all Washington small businesses
Earthquake rattles islands just west of Whatcom County Sunday afternoon
Coronavirus updates: President Trump approves major disaster declaration for Washington
State’s job market takes hit from coronavirus, Whatcom expected to quickly rise
A man in his 80s is the second second coronavirus death in Whatcom County
Coronavirus updates: Inslee says 2 million masks, 12 million gloves, more supplies on the way
‘Don’t be selfish.’ People crowd California beaches despite coronavirus threat
Washington state COVID-19 cases now at 1,996 with 95 deaths
Going to grocery store during coronavirus outbreak? Here are tips for shopping safely

Bothell Reporter
Unemployment claims doubled last week as coronavirus shutters businesses

Capital Press
China makes ‘significant’ purchase of U.S. wheat
Interview waiver aids H-2A processing
Farmers keep flexible in face of coronavirus impacts

Columbian
Franz continues push for more funds to battle state’s wildfires (Fitzgibbon, Wylie)
Washington state campgrounds to close through April 30
In Our View: Congress should enact vote-by-mail for all

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Too many cars on the road inspired Everett’s stay-home order
An infected worker reportedly dies, but Boeing stays open
Not everything is closed as businesses evolve to stay alive
Hospitals prepare for a surge of COVID-19 patients
Coming: Drive-thru tests, county park limits, Edmonds order
Everett care center administrator: ‘Am I scared — yes’
Six years later, Oso remembers landslide victims, survivors
First it was toilet paper, now guns and ammo are flying, too
Care home still on lockdown as connected COVID-19 cases rise
Jail population drops as justice is postponed by COVID-19
Snohomish County homeless sex offender check-ins on hold until early April
Stolen firearm reports down, gun lock giveaways up in Everett
Answers to common questions about coping with COVID-19 crisis
Editorial: Extend opportunity to comment on Snake River dams
Commentary: Help for corporations must come with conditions
Commentary: Why it’s taking so long to ramp up Covid-19 tests

India West 
Washington State Senate Passes Resolution Honoring Sikh Americans

Islands’ Weekly
Governor signs bill to expand access to nutritious foods program (Lovelett)
Washington state Legislature bans single-use plastic bags (Tarleton)
Senate and house dispute kills data privacy bill (Carlyle)
Washington state legislators make tampons tax-free
Legislature passes tax exemption extension for private plane alteration and repair work
Inslee signs bill package to support state effort combating the COVID-19 outbreak
Inslee announces relief for businesses, workers, renters and more in response to COVID-19 outbreak
Start of state ferry service to Canada suspended until April 26
Orcas resident first person diagnosed with COVID-19 in San Juan County
Washington submits request seeking Medicaid flexibility for COVID-19 response
Beware of Medicare coronavirus scams
Larsen: Federal Disaster Relief Available for Small Businesses Suffering from COVID-19 Impact
AG and Secretary of State warn donors to be wary of charity scams during COVID-19
WSF encourages passengers to give everyone a little more space when sailing
EDC launches survey to assess business impacts from COVID-19

Issaquah Reporter
How is the coronavirus affecting the arts?
90-year-old Life Care resident recovering after testing positive for COVID-19
Harborview, King County open coronavirus recovery site
Unemployment claims doubled last week as coronavirus shutters businesses
King County Metro cancels fares
State Supreme Court pauses almost all cases in Washington
Sound Transit to temporarily reduce service on light rail, Sounder trains

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
As testing shows 18 COVID-19 cases in Kitsap, Trump issues virus disaster declaration
Kitsap Transit to suspend fares collection on buses, ferries beginning Monday
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard’s new mission: making hand sanitizer during a pandemic
3 new cases of COVID-19 identified in Kitsap County
‘It’s like walking into traffic blindfolded’: Kitsap health care workers face protective gear shortage
Kitsap siblings started elderberry syrup businesses. Then, a pandemic happened.
Poulsbo clinic moving ahead with COVID-19 testing space – whether it gets approval or not
Coronavirus live updates: 100M in lockdown; Trump wavers on social distancing; stimulus battle rages
Special delivery during coronavirus: Pregnant women are grappling with COVID-19

New York Times
To really shut down the coronavirus, drastic steps must be taken, experts say
Coronavirus Live Updates: Global Leaders Beg Public to Stay Home; Fed Vows to Buy as Much Debt as Needed
Back at Work but Not on the Bench, Supreme Court Issues 3 Major Opinions

Olympian (subscription required)
Thurston County COVID-19 cases grow to 10; latest case is a man in his 30s
Navy hospital ship to L.A. as Trump activates National Guard in Calif, Washington, NY
Providence opens COVID-19 drive-thru in Lacey to test those most at risk
This alcoholic concoction will do more than lift your spirits. It’ll kill germs
Coronavirus updates: Disaster assistance available to all Washington small businesses
State closes all campgrounds through April 30 to reduce spread of COVID-19
Need a job? You’re not alone. Washington state jobless claims soar in wake of COVID-19 outbreak
Inslee says age 65-plus should not go to work unless they’re in ‘essential’ jobs
Grocery stores, workers face fears, make changes as they battle spread of COVID-19
Army Corps has a plan to convert hotels, dorms into coronavirus hospital rooms. Here’s how

Peninsula Daily News
Virus prompts cancellations on Peninsula
Sequim shuts down park playgrounds
Clallam food banks offer drive-thru service
Jefferson County man with virus in critical care
Peninsula restaurants offer takeout, delivery options
State unemployment claims skyrocket
Jefferson County officials aim to mitigate economic damage
Makah Tribe orders Neah Bay residents to shelter in place
COVID-19 Relief Fund to help those impacted by virus precautions
Sequim offers utility relief program
Confirmed COVID-19 cases grow to 10 on Peninsula

Puget Sound Business Journal
Coalition of Seattle-area leaders raises $27M to aid individuals and businesses
The Fed goes all-in with new, unlimited bond-buying plan
Target apologizes for selling N95 masks in Seattle
The U.S. shut down its economy. Here’s what needs to happen in order to restart.
‘Terrified’ package delivery employees are going to work sick
Microsoft, Expedia and others don’t contribute to congestion as much as you think
Opinion: Feds must act now to support Washington’s aerospace industry
Without urgent action, coronavirus could overwhelm U.S., estimates say
Inslee urges vulnerable groups to stay home but stops short of shelter-in-place order

Redmond Reporter
Harborview, King County open coronavirus recovery site
Unemployment claims doubled last week as coronavirus shutters businesses

Renton Reporter
Inslee: Some folks aren’t taking the virus outbreak seriously
Customers buying high volume of products at cannabis shops
Playgrounds, sports courts closed in King County to encourage social distancing

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Outdoor crowds are testing the limits of social distancing as leaders weigh ‘very strong’ emergency powers
‘We’re in this human experiment’: UW researchers study effects of coronavirus social isolation
Go inside the nerve center of a Western Washington hospital system dealing with coronavirus
Seattle tech startups brace for cash squeeze as coronavirus crisis deepens
Trump declares ‘major disaster’ in Washington state, says he’d activate National Guard; here’s what that does and doesn’t mean
Seattle schools announce child care sites during coronavirus closure amid tense exchange with city and county
The moment that ‘really rocked my world’: Lt. Gov. Cyrus Habib speaks on why he’s leaving Olympia to join the Jesuits
As Seattle-area seniors isolate against coronavirus, they and their families work at staying emotionally strong
Events that have moved online due to the novel coronavirus outbreak
UW researchers look at how coronavirus turns body against itself and kills
Boeing worker at Everett plant dies from coronavirus infection
Is school really out? Washington state school districts answer that question differently during the coronavirus closure  
New coronavirus surveillance program launched in Seattle based on home-test kits
Bloomberg: Locked-down lawyers warned Alexa is hearing confidential calls
Seattle team gets funding to start human trials of potentially groundbreaking coronavirus treatment
Metro eliminates bus fares, asks riders to board through back doors to slow coronavirus outbreak
Q&A: What does the 90-day federal tax delay mean for filers?
LA Times: Why this Nobel laureate predicts a quicker coronavirus recovery: ‘We’re going to be fine’
Everett directs residents to stay home to slow coronavirus, others call on Inslee to follow suit
How to cook for and with your kids during the extended coronavirus school closures
Op-Ed: Because of the coronavirus, I can’t do my job as a public defender in Seattle — and my clients are suffering
Editorial: Coronavirus pandemic requires careful election policies
Editorial: 100 years of the women’s vote in Washington
Editorial: Massive federal aid needed today and tomorrow for coronavirus effects

Seattle Weekly
Sound Transit to temporarily reduce service on light rail, Sounder trains
Harborview, King County open coronavirus recovery site
Playgrounds, sports courts closed in King County to encourage social distancing

Skagit Valley Herald
State campgrounds closed through April 30
Chandler’s Square resident confirmed with COVID-19, 2nd awaiting results
Businesses turn to online sales
Concern grows as COVID-19 cases increase in Skagit County
Skagit County investigates COVID-19 cluster; expects significant rise in cases
Skagit County gets grant for emergency housing
County evaluates jail medical care

Snoqualmie Valley Record
Snoqualmie mayor tests positive for COVID-19

Spokesman Review
‘We know what our job is’: Spokane Valley firefighters adjust to widespread COVID-19 precautions
With four new cases in Spokane County, health officials testing high-risk coronavirus patients, urging others with symptoms to treat at home
Gov. Inslee names retired Navy admiral, surgeon as state director of response to COVID-19
Washington campgrounds to close Monday in effort to stop coronavirus spread
Shawn Vestal: Effort underway to aid bar, restaurant workers shut out of work by virus restrictions
WaPo: FDA authorizes first rapid ‘point-of-care’ test for coronavirus

Tri-City Herald
2nd Catholic priest in diocese that includes Richland and Kennewick has coronavirus
The band plays on at a social distance in Richland
Tri-Cities schools wrestle with keeping teachers safe and kids learning at a distance
2 more coronavirus cases reported in Tri-Cities area. Both are in Franklin County
This Richland neighborhood is reaching out to keep people out of harm’s way of coronavirus
Strict limits for coronavirus testing in Tri-Cities. No drive-up option
Need a job? These Mid-Columbia businesses are hiring during coronavirus pandemic
Guest Opinion: 2020 Legislative Session: One unlike any other
Editorial: Don’t let Snake River dams be a coronavirus casualty. Call in to save them

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Editorial: New legislation adds important security tool for schools

Washington Post
Senate leaders, Trump officials resume talks on stimulus bill
Democrats say bill doesn’t do enough to help households, health-care workers
The coronavirus isn’t alive. That’s why it’s so hard to kill.
U.S. surgeon general warns of worsening crisis as more states tell residents to stay home
Federal government prepares guidance for hospitals if they run out of supplies
Opinion: The GOP just smuggled another awful provision into the stimulus
Opinion: U.S. airlines don’t need a bailout to stay in business
Opinion: Can the coronavirus obliterate some Republican myths?
Fauci gets frank about Trump: ‘I can’t jump in front of the microphone and push him down’
Cuomo bets a gentler approach toward Trump will help New York get what it needs during pandemic
9 charts show why the economy is in such a scary spot
Trump activates National Guard in three states in response to coronavirus pandemic; Canadian Olympic Committee says it will not send team to Tokyo Games in 2020
The Daily 202: Trump leads from behind on the coronavirus, invoking federalism to excuse his dithering response
I’m about to deliver a baby in the middle of a pandemic. I’m not panicking — yet.
The Technology 202: President Trump unveils new supercomputing initiative to fight coronavirus
WeWork under pressure as more members contract coronavirus in co-working spaces

Yakima Herald Republic
Caring for the Yakima Valley’s homeless and poor during a public health crisis
Questions and answers about new coronavirus in the Yakima Valley
Virginia Mason Memorial calls on people to stay home after officials fail to act
Yakima mayor: ‘We are a community of character, compassion, and faith’
Yakima Health District issues stay-at-home-order Sunday night
Washington state campgrounds to close through April 30
Editorial: Hey, anti-vaxxers, are you ready to get your shots yet?

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Real-time updates: 95 deaths among 1,996 coronavirus cases statewide
King County Metro and Sound Transit go fare-free amid coronavirus pandemic
Cancer patients turned away from surgeries as hospitals prepare for the worst
Lacey clinic opens drive-thru coronavirus testing site
Restaurant owners forced to get creative during coronavirus pandemic
Seattle woman with coronavirus warns others to abide social distancing guidelines
Trump activates emergency resources for Washington, California, New York
Skagit County investigating ‘cluster’ of coronavirus cases linked to a meeting
Everett mayor issues stay at home directive to help stop spread of coronavirus

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Unlike Everett’s directive, violating Edmonds’ ‘stay at home’ order is a misdemeanor
WA National Guard says it’s not activated yet, despite Pres. Trump announcement
COVID-19 raises pressure on food banks like Northwest Harvest
Public transportation changes in response to steep ridership drop
Inslee naming retired vice admiral to direct state’s health system response
Washington campgrounds closing through end of April
Grocery stores are changing policies to comply with social distancing
Harborview Hall latest coronavirus recovery center
‘It’s the best place for a quarantine date’: Business booming at Bremerton’s drive-in theater
Coronavirus: Canada says it won’t send athletes to 2020 Olympic Games
Downtown Seattle Association pleads for federal help to save businesses
Department of Corrections to begin producing protective hospital gowns
Drive-thru coronavirus tests begin in Tacoma, but not for everyone
Gun sales spike in Snohomish County amid pandemic

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Trump approves Washington’s major disaster declaration 
PNW coastal cities take matters into their own hands after thousands arrive on beaches
Report: Boeing worker in Everett dies of coronavirus
Local officials urge social distancing as trailheads, beaches swarm with people
32 victims infected in fast-spreading virus outbreak at Bellingham facility
Mukilteo manufacturer switches from making couches to surgical masks to help hospitals
Tesla donates 50,000 N95 masks to UW Medicine 

KNKX FM
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Deparment hosts limited, drive-through coronavirus testing site
State epidemiologist: ‘Everybody’s in this really strange place right now’
No shelter-in-place order imminent in Washington, but more restrictions likely in future
How might the coronavirus outbreak affect Seattle real estate? Insiders weigh in.
Cut off from U.S. by land, Point Roberts figures out how to stay connected
Start of spring brings showers, sun breaks and most intense Puget Sound convergence zones
It’s not just nursing homes. Threat of coronavirus outbreak looms in other communal settings
Washington courts to limit in-person proceedings in response to coronavirus
Reykdal: School year likely won’t extend into July or August because of funding issues
Coronavirus appears in the homeless population

KUOW FM
Stocks Fall Even After The Fed’s Latest Move
Live coverage: Coronavirus in Seattle and Washington state
Surgeon General Tells U.S.: ‘This Week It’s Going To Get Bad’
Life Care Center families still waiting on a response from state watchdog
Seattle cuts back on bus service starting today
Federal Reserve Unveils ‘Extensive New Measures’ To Bolster U.S. Economy
FACT CHECK: Trump Compares Defense Production Act To Nationalization
3 GOP Senators In Self-Quarantine Will Be Unable To Vote On Coronavirus Relief
Trump Urges Car Companies To Make Ventilators Without Imposing Defense Production Act
Parenting during a pandemic and remembering when I was a kid, when Mount St. Helens erupted
N95 masks spotted at Target in Seattle, and politicians swoop in divert them to hospitals
State epidemiologist: ‘Everybody’s in this really strange place right now’
U.S. Hospitals Prepare Guidelines For Who Gets Care Amid Coronavirus Surge
Nine crucial days: Without local medical staff help, Life Care had to wait on a federal strike team
Coronavirus Deaths Spike Abroad As New York City Becomes U.S. Virus Epicenter
Coronavirus Is Isolating Some Kids In Protective Care From Parents And Services

NW Public Radio
Yakima County Gets Stay-At-Home Order As President Trump Declares Emergency For Washington
How Some Northwest School Districts Are Feeding Students During Coronavirus Closure
Confronting Coronavirus: How Social Distancing Helps Save Lives
‘Everybody’s In This Really Strange Place Right Now,’ Says Washington’s Top Infectious Disease Doctor

Q13 TV (Fox)
95 dead, nearly 2,000 coronavirus cases reported in Washington state
President Trump approves ‘major disaster’ declaration for Washington state
State campgrounds closing through April 30
Beach communities concerned about crowds flocking to coastal towns amid coronavirus outbreak

Web

Civic Skunkworks
Coronavirus Is Causing an Economic Collapse. Fixing It Will Be the Fight of Our Lives.

Crosscut
‘It’s killing me’: Families anguish as coronavirus restricts hospital visits
Opinion: Washington state’s other epidemic: Mass incarceration

Seattle P.I.
Aquariums, zoos: All of Seattle’s fun livestreams to watch during coronavirus social distancing
‘Extreme frenzy’: Seattle housing market continues to see low inventory, more sales

Slog
Just Kidding, Seattle: Trump Will Send the USNS Mercy to Los Angeles
A Message to the City from Cookie Couture
On Second Thought, Please Don’t Go Hiking
Slog AM: More Warnings About Seattle Parks, Boeing’s First Coronavirus Death, and Concern About Trump’s “Destructive” Daily Briefings
Breaking Coronavirus News: State Death Toll Reaches 95, Harvey Weinstein Has Coronavirus in Prison
One of the World’s Best Restaurants Is Using Their Kitchen to Feed Hospital Workers
Seattle Announces Rent Assistance for Some Arts Organizations
COVID-19 Could Throw a Wrench in a Tax Amazon Initiative

Friday, March 20

The new sick leave law doesn’t help the workers that need it most
The Families First Coronavirus Emergency Response Act passed the Senate on March 18, and was signed into law by President Trump. The “phase 2” bill was one of the first moves by Congress in reaction to the coronavirus outbreak and aimed to extend sick leave to vulnerable U.S. workers, along with other financial benefits. Nearly a quarter of U.S. workers don’t have access to paid sick leave, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. For many of these workers, like waiters and waitresses, the federally mandated leave comes too late, as layoffs from social distancing measures have spiked. Continue reading at The Washington Post. (Shelly Tan, Alyssa Fowers)

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What ‘flattening the curve’ really means, and why it’s so important in the coronavirus outbreak
Flatten the curve. That’s the rallying cry of the coronavirus pandemic. But what does that mean and why is it so important? The drastic measures put in place by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee, President Donald Trump and other government officials aren’t meant to stop the disease from spreading. They are meant to slow the spread of the coronavirus. That, in turn, buys more of a crucial resource: time. Continue reading at The Olympian. (National Institute of Health)

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Washington’s lieutenant governor leaving for the priesthood
Washington Lt. Gov. Cyrus Habib said Thursday that he is not running for re-election and will join the Jesuit order of the Catholic Church to start the process of becoming a priest. Habib, the state’s first blind lieutenant governor, said the decision comes after “two years of careful and prayerful discernment.” A Democrat who has served in the position since 2017, Habib previously served in the state House and Senate. He said he understood why many constituents and supporters may be surprised and wondering why he “would trade a life of authority for one of obedience.” Continue reading at The Skagit Valley Herald. (Ted S. Warren)

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Associated Press
Workers building field hospital in Shoreline as coronavirus spreads
Judge asked to force decision on US wolverine protections
Nikki Haley resigns from Boeing board over airlines bailout
Patient at Western State psychiatric hospital has COVID-19
Funerals barred in Washington state due to coronavirus
High-stakes negotiations begin on $1T economic rescue
Funerals barred in Washington state due to coronavirus
Judge rejects release of vulnerable immigration detainees
Ban on race-based hairstyle discrimination signed into law
Measuring easing penalties for HIV exposure signed into law
As virus spreads, VA gets set to back up taxed US hospitals
Income tax filing deadline moved to July 15 from April 15
Washington’s lieutenant governor leaving for the priesthood
Patient, worker at state psychiatric hospital have COVID-19
Death toll from coronavirus up to 74 in Washington state
Business Fallout: Airlines lobby for funds, Domino’s hiring
California rushes to prevent virus spread among the homeless
National parks are free, but some oppose that amid the virus
US panel approves pipeline, natural gas terminal in Oregon
News organizations drop paywall for coronavirus information

Aberdeen Daily World
Aberdeen school board withdraws Stevens bond from April election
Amid COVID concern, state calls off clam dig that was to start Friday
Grays Harbor Public Health activates incident management team to aid coordination
Comment period extended for environmental review of Chehalis flood reduction project
Grays Harbor Community Hospital postpones elective surgeries
Aberdeen homeless camp closed to all visitors
Quick community effort opens child care for first responders
Letter: Early learning investment pays off (Callan, Senn, Wilson)
New York joins California in locking down against the virus
Senators sold stock before steep market losses from virus
Stocks shed early gains as New York tightens clampdown
Tax-filing deadline pushed back to July 15; watch coronavirus task force briefing now

Auburn Reporter
Inslee orders halt to elective surgeries, dental services
Pandemic stressing small shops, bars, restaurants on Main Street
Local YMCAs open child care for essential workers to serve hundreds of families
VRFA ready to move personnel should COVID-19 wreak havoc
Opinion: TP shortage is tip of iceberg
Opinion: Helping community organizations as we respond to the coronavirus

Capital Press
Opioid crisis: Finding a rural remedy
Farmers keep flexible in face of coronavirus impacts

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Aerospace suppliers: If Boeing halts production, so will we
Rapid virus spread prompts change in health district notices
Teachers check in with kids as more seek meals each day
4 Community Transit bus drivers positive for coronavirus
State Supreme Court pauses almost all cases in Washington
COVID-19 outbreak puts venue owners in a fight for survival
Bloomberg: Boeing tumbles 17% after seeking $60B for aerospace bailout
WaPo: Comments: Parents finding a new appreciation for teachers
Editorial: TVW marks 25 years as window into state government

Federal Way Mirror
Federal Way mayor to host virtual town hall about impact of COVID-19

The Guardian
Native American tribe takes trailblazing steps to fight Covid-19 outbreak

Issaquah Reporter
AG Ferguson warns of scams related to COVID-19
Customers buying high volume of products at cannabis shops
CDC: Life Care staff worked in multiple facilities and while symptomatic for COVID-19
Issaquah Nursing and Rehabilitation Center requests community kindness

Journal of the San Juan Islands
Inslee signs bill package to support state effort combating the COVID-19 outbreak
Washington receives 8,000 additional COVID-19 test kits
County receives emergency housing grant

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Coronavirus update: 12 Kitsap residents have tested positive for COVID-19
Navy reports first COVID-19 case at Bangor submarine base
Will 1,000-bed hospital ship sail for Seattle or Los Angeles?
Harrison waives billing for COVID-19 treatment, postpones elective surgeries and restricts access to facilities
Kitsap County Jail officer diagnosed with COVID-19, second case connected to county campus
Kitsap judge says COVID-19 symptoms came on fast
Taxes 2020: April 15 federal tax filing deadline extended to July 15
City parks, other parks districts scale back amid COVID-19 threat
Kitsap County Clerk’s Office closed until Monday

New York Times
Before coronavirus outbreak, a cascade of warnings went unheeded
Coronavirus Live Updates: U.S. Borders With Mexico and Canada to Close This Weekend
Senator Richard Burr Sold a Fortune in Stocks as G.O.P. Played Down Coronavirus Threat
‘Chilling’ Plans: Who Gets Care as Washington State Hospitals Fill Up?
Senate Rescue Package Includes Corporate Tax Cuts and $1,200 Checks
Gov. Gavin Newsom of California Orders Californians to Stay at Home
A Torrent of Job Losses Threatens to Overwhelm the U.S. Economy
Opinion: The Epic Failure of Coronavirus Testing in America

Olympian (subscription required)
Tax Day just got pushed back amid the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what to know
What ‘flattening the curve’ really means, and why it’s so important in the coronavirus outbreak
Thurston County offices now closed to the public due to COVID-19
Navy hospital ship Mercy sails next week to aid West Coast strained by coronavirus
Senior year ‘ thrown out the window’ because of coronavirus. What comes next?
COVID-19 clampdown: Things to do when you can’t go anywhere
‘The need for food is increasing,’ says Thurston County Food Bank development director
WA’s coronavirus death toll surpasses 70 with more than 1,300 cases now confirmed
Lt. Gov. Cyrus Habib won’t seek re-election, will pursue a religious calling
Washington halts elective surgeries, dentistry, other procedures to free coronavirus gear

Peninsula Daily News
Curbside service offered at Port Townsend Food Bank
Jefferson County food banks switch to drive-thru
State death toll from COVID-19 climbs to 74
Sequim declares COVID-19 a civil emergency
Assistance reported for entrepreneurs, homeless
COVID-19 prompts free bus rides, PDA cuts in Jefferson County

Puget Sound Business Journal
Bezos and the Ballmers contribute $5M to fund for coronavirus relief
Economists warn 2nd quarter contraction will rival ‘steepest in history’
Boeing director Nikki Haley quits board after jet maker’s $60B bailout request
Sound Transit, King County Metro to reduce services as ridership plummets
Younger adults comprise big portion of coronavirus hospitalizations in U.S.
A taxonomy of bailouts: Comparing the coronavirus rescues with rescues past

Renton Reporter
CDC: Life Care staff worked in multiple facilities and while symptomatic for COVID-19

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Washington’s unemployment system flooded with claims as coronavirus fallout grows
Tax-filing deadline pushed back to July 15 due to coronavirus
We took your coronavirus questions to Seattle’s mayor and two UW experts. Here’s what they said
‘Single point of failure’: The CDC’s past successes with an FDA process set the table for coronavirus testing debacle
How and where to be tested for the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 — and who qualifies
Bloomberg: California’s 40 million residents ordered to stay at home
San Diego Union-Tribune: There’s plenty of toilet paper, but good luck finding it
Funerals prohibited in Washington state in effort to slow coronavirus spread
Hospital workers are making masks from office supplies because the coronavirus pandemic has caused a shortage
Amazon confirms COVID-19 case as workers say they’re not checked for coronavirus symptoms
Doctor decries Bellingham hospital’s coronavirus response, saying it puts health care workers at risk
Steve Shulman, ‘heartbeat of Leschi,’ dies from effects of coronavirus disease
Seattle team gets funding to start human trials of potentially groundbreaking coronavirus treatment
Eviction measures offer some help for small businesses during coronavirus crisis, but not long-term relief
Coronavirus begins to chill homebuyer interest, and Redfin pauses its instant offers
Sen. Patty Murray asks for investigation into coronavirus testing, cites failures by Trump administration
Op-Ed: Coronavirus: Homeless sweeps and crowded shelters are a recipe for humanitarian disaster
Editorial: Amid coronavirus response, Congress must support parks and open-space fund

Seattle Weekly
CDC: Life Care staff worked in multiple facilities and while symptomatic for COVID-19
Evictions on hold statewide amid COVID-19 outbreak

Skagit Valley Herald
Garbage collection services largely unchanged amid COVID-19
Mount Vernon teens help out seniors
Mount Vernon School Board carries on amid closures

Snoqualmie Valley Record
CDC: Life Care staff worked in multiple facilities and while symptomatic for COVID-19

Spokesman Review
Spokane Valley MultiCare employee tests positive for COVID-19
Positive COVID-19 test in Spokane Valley retirement community
Child care needs acute as coronavirus restrictions expand
Inslee restricts medical, dental procedures to save supplies
Spokane Public Schools can’t keep up with demand for food, even after upping production
With state facing a mask shortage, STA contravenes guidance and makes stockpile available to drivers
Opinion: Jared D. Evans, DMD and Brian L. Simmerman: Spokane’s legacy of oral health care innovation needs to be expanded

Tri-City Herald
BBQ meals for 1st responders, protective masks and more needed
Richland coronavirus victim fell ill after visiting Western Washington and self-quarantined
Opinion: Coronavirus failures are our bad. We’d been warned it was coming for decades

Vancouver Business Journal
City of Vancouver closes all facilities
Economic problems loom for local businesses

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Editorial: Local schools well prepared for six-week closure

Washington Post
Spain’s death toll jumps by 30 percent
Tax filing deadline extended to July 15 as Wall Street struggles to stage a comeback
As economic tsunami grows, Senate virus plan under fire from all sides
‘Don’t come over here with no mask!’: Cities struggle to protect homeless populations
Sen. Richard Burr says he asked ethics committee for review of his stock sales
Cruise ships kept sailing as virus spread. Health experts question why.
Editorial: Some governors have been leading the way. Others, not so much.
Op-Ed: Three big takeaways from the stunning GOP stock-selling revelations
Some companies are reporting big raises. But they’re not real.
The new sick leave law doesn’t help the workers that need it most
As epidemic menaces refugee camps, the Middle East’s most vulnerable face a deepening nightmare
After shutting some national park sites over coronavirus, Trump administration waived entrance fees at many others
The coronavirus is killing far more men than women
Government efforts to track virus through phone location data complicated by privacy concerns
Ex-Uber executive Anthony Levandowski pleads guilty to trade-secret theft

Yakima Herald Republic
Yakima Valley food banks limiting contact, but staying open to meet demand
Yakima nonprofit steps up to help take huge volume of coronavirus calls to Washington State Department of Health
Local schools make progress on childcare for those on the front lines
Editorial: Compassion, empathy and encouragement in coronavirus era

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Real-time updates: 74 coronavirus deaths among 1,376 cases in Washington
Elective surgeries, dental procedures on hold in Washington over coronavirus response
5 things to know Friday about coronavirus in Washington
VERIFY: NIH study shows coronavirus can survive hours in the air, days on surfaces
Map: Tracking the coronavirus outbreak in Washington state
Work continues at Boeing amid positive coronavirus cases
Why Gov. Inslee has not ordered Washington residents to ‘shelter in place’
Washington state working to keep up with sharp spike in unemployment claims due to coronavirus

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Gov. Inslee orders halt to elective surgeries, dental services as case numbers increase
Gov. Inslee to Pres. Trump: WA hospitals will be in crisis by end of month
Stranded in lockdown: Local travelers abroad facing closed roads, airports
Bellingham physician: COVID-19 spreading because people can’t get tested
Coronavirus live updates: US tax filing deadline pushed to July
Local restaurant donates meals to help hospital workers
CDC says sick workers helped spread coronavirus in local care centers

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Coronavirus death toll in Washington: Over 70 deaths and 1,370 cases
New drive-thru COVID-19 testing site opens in Seattle for first responders 
Treasury: Tax deadline extended from April 15 to July 15
For kids and parents, a new normal: Inspire learning at home
Providence Hospital asking for volunteers to sew medical masks to battle coronavirus
Community donating personal equipment to help hospitals fight coronavirus
Clam digs now banned along southern Washington coast to prevent COVID-19 spread
Possible COVID-19 cure? Seattle lab awaiting approval to test patients
Patient, worker at Western State psychiatric hospital have COVID-19
Lt. Gov. Habib announces he will not seek re-election
Metro to temporarily reduce bus service during coronavirus outbreak

NW Public Radio
It’s Not Just Nursing Homes: Threat Of Coronavirus Spread Looms In Other Communal Settings
Northwest Tribal Programs That Prepare For Public Health Crises Are Readying For Coronavirus
He Texts His Wife: ‘I Was Just Stopped By Immigration.’ Then Reality Rippled Through The Methow Valley
Washington Appeals Court Rules Against Carlton Complex Fire Survivors In Suit Against State

Q13 TV (Fox)
Coronavirus death toll reaches 74 with more than 1,300 cases in Washington state
California governor issues statewide stay-at-home order
Family of 4 could get $3,000 under coronavirus relief plan
Puyallup woman is Pierce County’s first death related to COVID-19
Boeing could be hurting long after airlines recover from coronavirus outbreak
‘I’m prepared mentally that I will get infected:’ Local doctor shares concern over impending coronavirus patient surge
How long will Americans be fighting the coronavirus?
Bank of America will let customers defer mortgage payments
The number of US coronavirus cases has topped 13,000 as testing becomes more available

Web

Crosscut
As coronavirus spreads, rural Washington prepares for the worst
Opinion: The road to women’s suffrage began in Washington state

Seattle P.I.
COVID-19 updates: COVID-19 death toll reaches 74 statewide, Washington receives 8,000 new tests
Report: COVID-19 will lead to wage reductions, layoffs in 40% of all jobs in Puget Sound region
Income tax filing deadline moved to July 15 from April 15
New restrictions coming on travel between the US and Mexico
Patient, worker at state psychiatric hospital have COVID-19

Slog
A Message to the City from Ben Gibbard
Slog AM: Locals Prep for Surge in Cases, Feds Send Supplies, and Anyone Who Knows How to Sew Is Needed
Breaking Coronavirus News: Inslee Requests Navy Hospital Ship, Says Our Medical Capacity Is the “Most Severely Challenged in the Nation”
What Is Really Wrong with the Senator Who Dumped $1.6 Million Worth of Stock Before the COVID-19 Market Crash
The Speech We’ve Been Waiting For
Seattle City Council Gets More Money for Small Businesses, Utility Payment Relief
Bored at Home? These Seattle Stores Offer Delivery and Curbside Pickup for Books, Movies, Records, Board Games, and More
Seattle and Other US Cities Are About to Experience the Mother of All Economic Crashes
Make the Most of Isolation by Filling Out Your Census Form Online Right Now

Thursday, March 19

Gov. Inslee issues eviction ban as WA coronavirus deaths rise to 67
Washington state health officials reported 13 new deaths from the coronavirus on Wednesday, bringing the state tally of fatalities to 67 – the highest in the country. Also, Gov. Jay Inslee announced a 30-day statewide moratorium on evictions of residential tenants as the state continues to grapple with containing the spread of COVID-19 and the impact it is having on the state’s economy as businesses are forced to temporarily close and employees are laid off. Continue reading at KNKX. (Elaine Thompson)

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‘We’re Petrified’: Immigrants Afraid to Seek Medical Care for Coronavirus
The coronavirus was not on the agenda when a legal-aid group two months ago invited farmworkers who toil in the date groves, lemon orchards and vineyards of California’s Coachella Valley to an information session about immigration issues. But when Luz Gallegos and her team showed up over the weekend, they were cornered by people who peppered them with questions about the virus. On Monday, public health authorities announced the first two deaths from the virus in this part of Southern California, both in the Coachella Valley. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Jason Redmond)

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Washington lawmakers pass statewide plastic bag ban
Starting in January 2021, customers in Washington state will no longer be able to get single-use plastic bags for their purchases at grocery stores and retail outlets. This session, lawmakers passed a statewide plastic bag ban meant to encourage the use of reusable bags by shoppers. Similar bans had previously been passed by cities like Seattle and Bellingham. Continue reading at The Inlander. (Young Kwak)

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Associated Press
Mnuchin: Family of 4 could get $3K under virus relief plan
Trump calls himself ‘wartime president’ as he battles virus
Italian virus death toll nears China’s as outbreak spreads
How long will Americans be fighting the coronavirus?
Treasury proposal: Deliver $500B to Americans starting April
National parks are open — with some changes — amid virus
Getting coronavirus updates in Spanish is a mixed bag in US
Sick staff fueled outbreak in Seattle-area care centers
WA coronavirus deaths up to 67, Inslee issues eviction ban
Washington state scrambles to secure hospital beds, supplies
Virus claims University of Washington pathology professor
Judge asked to force decision on US wolverine protections
Food banks face virus dilemma: More demand, fewer volunteers
Wall Street see-saws up and down as volatility retains grip
Trump invokes emergency authority, no new cases in Wuhan
Asian shares resume decline after latest Wall St tumble
What you need to know today about the virus outbreak
AP PHOTOS: Small business falls victim to virus
Gov. Inslee issues eviction ban as WA coronavirus deaths rise to 67
Judge asked to force decision on US wolverine protections
US struggles to fill requests for protective gear
Trump invokes emergency authority

Auburn Reporter
Evictions on hold statewide amid COVID-19 outbreak
How will COVID-19 impact wildfire response?

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
One more Whatcom resident tests positive for coronavirus, Health Department says
Point Roberts an island after COVID-19 forces border closure to non-essential traffic
Bellingham, Ferndale schools announce meal service plans during coronavirus closures
No residential evictions for 30 days because of COVID-19, Gov. Jay Inslee announces
Whatcom coronavirus business updates: Grocers OK worker benefits, job losses mount
Coronavirus outbreak puts Bellingham homeless encampment move in April on hold
Washington ranks high in US for coronavirus containment policies. Here’s why
Coronavirus update: Western State Hospital patient tests positive
Whatcom school districts begin providing food service answers during COVID-19 closure
Whatcom County courts issue more suspensions on trials, jury duty due to coronavirus
State elections chief asks governor to cancel April 28 election to protect workers
Curbside pot pickup? Washington relaxes rules during coronavirus pandemic
Deadly coronavirus outbreak in Seattle care center was spread by sick staffers, CDC says
Up to 20% of younger adults infected with coronavirus end up hospitalized, CDC says
Senator says swine flu and MERS started in China like coronavirus. Here are the facts
At-home coronavirus test kits are in the pipeline, company says. Here’s what to know
As jails let inmates go to slow coronavirus outbreaks, ACLU asks to curb arrests, too
Workers forced to leave jobs because of coronavirus to get paid under new Senate bill

Capital Press
H-2A cutoff averted as virus adds to labor worries
Sandison: Washington’s food supply chain remains open and operational

The Daily News
‘Quarantine shaming’: US navigates radical new social norms

Everett Herald (subscription required)
‘Senior hour’ gives at-risk shoppers more time and space
Evictions on hold statewide amid COVID-19 outbreak
Local organizations bracing for COVID-19 to hit the homeless
What we know: Washington coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Commentary: A long, deadly history of failing to communicate
Editorial: Political divide on coronavirus could be deadly
Letter: Celebrate effort of ‘bureaucrats’ fighting coronavirus outbreak
Letter: Lagging coronavirus tests show why we need single-payer
Letter: We all need to make sacrifices to confront outbreak

Federal Way Mirror
Federal Way mayor activates Emergency Operations Center; Permit Center closes for in-person business
Federal Way Public Schools provide much-needed meals for students during statewide school closure
CHI Franciscan suspends patient billing for COVID-19 testing, treatments

The Inlander
Washington lawmakers pass statewide plastic bag ban
Officials call for massive closures across the country as health care systems brace for more coronavirus patients
 
Islands’ Weekly
Coronavirus — national emergency and statewide school closures

Issaquah Reporter
Evictions on hold statewide amid COVID-19 outbreak
Issaquah Mayor updates the community on COVID-19
King County COVID-19 deaths increase by 10 to 56
A COVID-19 recession could cost millions of jobs

Journal of the San Juan Islands
Washington jails limit new bookings over coronavirus concerns

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
COVID-19 updates: Deaths in Washington state rise to 65, 2 new cases identified in Kitsap
Albertsons, Safeway offer special shopping hours for vulnerable populations
Childcare in Kitsap prioritized for emergency and essential personnel
Drive-in theaters allowed to remain open during COVID-19 battle
Not all school districts planning to pay coaching stipends
U.S. state coronavirus curves show many could be close behind New York
‘It’s going to take all of us’: Public health officials urge community to heed precautions as pandemic settles in Kitsap
USA TODAY analysis: America’s coronavirus ‘curve’ may be at its most dangerous point
Two members of Congress test positive for coronavirus; Trump signs emergency aid package
Kitsap County Jail taking steps to reduce chance of COVID-19 infections

New York Times
The tech headaches of working from home and how to remedy them
Ahead of the pack, how Microsoft told workers to stay home amid coronavirus outbreak
Younger adults comprise big portion of coronavirus hospitalizations in U.S.
Need a coronavirus test? Being rich and famous may help
Coronavirus Live Updates: State Dept. Expected to Warn Against International Travel
A Cascade of Warnings, Heard but Unheeded, Before Virus Outbreak
Pandemic Erodes Gig Economy Work
Trump Seeks $500 Billion in Checks for Taxpayers
Automakers to Close Factories in North America
‘We’re Petrified’: Immigrants Afraid to Seek Medical Care for Coronavirus

Olympian (subscription required)
Washington state’s coronavirus cases swell to 1,187 with more than 65 deaths reported
No residential evictions for 30 days because of coronavirus, Gov. Inslee announces
Libraries, book stores provide things to read, watch and do even when they’re closed
Olympia City Council declares public health emergency to fast-track coronavirus response
Thurston County courts delay trials, escalate response to coronavirus outbreak
Thurston County confirmed coronavirus count increases to 6

Peninsula Daily News
Peninsula restaurants offer takeout, delivery options
Jefferson County government agencies close offices to public
Port Angeles City Council declares emergency
Clallam County sees first COVID-19 case
Chimacum student serves as House of Representatives page (Chapman)

Puget Sound Business Journal
Tech companies still hiring despite mass lay-offs elsewhere
Washington weighs big bailouts to help U.S. economy survive coronavirusDurkan halts evictions of small businesses and nonprofits
Pandemic erodes gig economy work
Layoffs are just starting, and the forecasts are bleak

Renton Reporter
Evictions on hold statewide amid COVID-19 outbreak
King County COVID-19 deaths increase by 10 to 56
Op-ed: To our elected officials: Be bold, be consistent, be honest, be helpful

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Coronavirus spread in a Kirkland nursing home for weeks, while response stalled
Coronavirus daily news updates: ‘Disturbing’ lack of airport screening, confusion at Canada border, fear at Boeing
Travelers describe ‘disturbing’ lack of coronavirus screening at Sea-Tac Airport
FYI Guy: Is one generation better at social-distancing than others? Gen X might have a leg up
Stay on campus or go home? For Washington students, coronavirus makes spring break a complicated gamble
Inslee says now not the time for a coronavirus ‘shelter in place’ order in Washington
Boeing workers increasingly angry, worried as coronavirus infections rise inside the factories
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan and two UW experts will field your coronavirus questions. What do you want to know?
As coronavirus spreads, Bothell ventilator maker revs up production with ‘weight of the world on our shoulders’
Inslee orders temporary stop to evictions, other help for workers and businesses in response to coronavirus
Volunteers stay home, meal programs go to-go — and homeless feel the effect of social distancing from coronavirus
Bloomberg: Lufthansa to cut 95% of flights in survival mode
Miami Herald: Miami’s Mario Diaz-Balart is first member of Congress to test positive for coronavirus
New York Daily News: Harvey Weinstein headed to maximum-security prison in upstate NY
Op-Ed: Coronavirus: A good argument for Medicare for All
Editorial: David Calhoun’s Boeing criticism misses its most deserving target

Skagit Valley Herald
Few changes for Washington State Ferries
County food banks adapt to coronavirus

Spokesman Review
Inslee announces new aid package to help financial fallout from virus outbreak
Drive-thru coronavirus screening to open Friday in Spokane – but you need a doctor’s note
Inslee, Trump and local courts halt evictions, but some Spokane leaders say more action still needed
‘We are always, always on guard’: For those with underlying health conditions, distancing is matter of life or death
School lunch to go: Spokane district to begin distributing food Thursday
Learning doesn’t have to stop amid COVID-19 outbreak: Education experts offer tips, online resources for school at home
Opinion: Rep. Marcus Riccelli: Hungry kids can’t learn. Let’s feed them.

Tri-City Herald
It’s standing room only for cannabis retailers because of coronavirus
1st Tri-Cities death from coronavirus confirmed. It’s the second known case
Kadlec hospital stops elective surgery, closes some Tri-Cities clinics due to coronavirus pandemic
An ill Benton inmate is in isolation. Jail is still waiting for a coronavirus test kit
Editorial: A ‘bored media’ did not start a coronavirus panic. Dying people did. 

USA Today
Trump signals he’s open to federal government taking equity stake in companies – live updates
Coronavirus is slowing down search for census workers, could make it harder to count Americans

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Editorial: Nationwide vote-by-mail needed to ensure fall election
Grocery workers get further support with growing pandemic demands

Washington Post
How to pet dogs during a coronavirus pandemic
Italy to extend lockdown as death toll mounts
China reports no new locally transmitted cases
As layoffs skyrocket, U.S. safety net’s holes become apparent
Dow falls despite central banks’ rescue plans
As labs pledge to make more test kits, here’s why testing may still lag
For those in need of a smile, a coronavirus love story
Megan Rapinoe wasn’t surprised by U.S. Soccer’s ‘unbelievable’ sentiments in legal filing
How to tackle the grocery store during coronavirus
Who are the lawmakers who have coronavirus, or have self-quarantined for it?
The elected officials who are still downplaying coronavirus
ICE to stop most immigration enforcement inside U.S., will focus on criminals during coronavirus outbreak
CBP temporarily shuts down ‘Trusted Traveler’ enrollment centers citing coronavirus concerns
CDC, the top U.S. public health agency, is sidelined during coronavirus pandemic
The Technology 202: Coronavirus puts a spotlight on telemedicine for gig workers
‘That can actually kill somebody’: Scam robocalls are pitching fake coronavirus tests to vulnerable Americans

Yakima Herald Republic
“Not summer vacation.” How Yakima County parents are adjusting to life with school canceled
Two Yakima health care facility workers infected; total cases in county rises to 9
A doctor’s advice: Tips on staying healthy and sane during the coronavirus outbreak
Editorial: Legislative session did have a few bright spots (Hobbs)

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KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Coronavirus: Gov. Inslee places 30-day moratorium on evictions as case numbers increase
Temporary field hospital being built on Shoreline soccer field
Supply shortages shut down COVID-19 test site, has hospitals asking for donations
Local hospitals prepare for surge in coronavirus patients
Fake flyers spread false COVID-19 response in Olympia
Coronavirus live updates: Worldwide cases swell past 222,600 as global death toll tops 9,000
Patient at Western State Hospital tests positive for COVID-19

KNKX FM
Drive-through coronavirus testing begins for UW Medicine patients
Health officials report first coronavirus death in Pierce County as cases there rise
British Columbia government welcomes border closure, widespread coronavirus restrictions
LISTEN: U.S. Rep. Kilmer talks plans to support small businesses amid coronavirus outbreak

KUOW FM
NO EVICTIONS, EXPEDITED UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FOR WASHINGTONIANS IMPACTED BY COVID-19 OUTBREAK
Seattle bar owner says ‘it’s uncharted territory’ in coronavirus pandemic
Trump, Governors To Discuss Coronavirus Strategy As FEMA Takes Bigger Role
Confirmed Coronavirus Cases In The U.S. Near 10,000
Stock Markets Are Falling Again
Live coverage: COVID-19 in Seattle and Washington state
Federal Reserve Establishes Lending Facility To Back Up Money Market Mutual Funds
Filings For Unemployment Benefits Rise As Coronavirus Hits Job Market
Laid off in Seattle and thinking about the future
‘Panic-gogy’: Teaching Online Classes During The Coronavirus Pandemic
China Reports No New Domestic Cases, But Battles Coronavirus Imported From Abroad
Amazon Employee At New York Warehouse Tests Positive For Coronavirus
‘They’re Feeling Invincible’: White House Steps Up Warnings To Young Adults
Starbucks says it’s already recovering from the impact of COVID-19
Efforts continue to flatten the coronavirus curve
Worried about a shelter-in-place order? Well, we’re already doing it around Seattle anyway
The pros, cons, and privilege of online learning during a pandemic
March 18th | How novel coronavirus plays out on public transi
Stimulus Cash For Strapped Workers, With Few Places To Spend It
Gun sales spike alongside COVID-19 concerns in Western Washington
Small Businesses To Washington: Please Send Money Soon Or We Won’t Survive
Community health centers are on the front lines amid COVID-19 outbreak
U.S. Navy Hospital Ships To Deploy To New York, West Coast
What Seattle doctors have learned the hard way about coronavirus
Drive-through COVID-19 testing expands in Seattle
‘If it had to happen somewhere, this is a pretty good place,’ says top COVID-19 detective
Life In Lockdown: From Shock To Panic To … Acceptance

NW Public Radio
Social Distancing Yields Worries Of Blood Shortages As Donation Drives Get Canceled
Inslee Gives Washingtonians Eviction Protection; Little Asks Idahoans To Avoid Large Crowds
Washington Limits Federal Agents’ Ability To Arrest Undocumented People In Courthouses
Coronavirus Threatens Food Supply Chain As Farms Worry About Workers Getting Sick
Outside Coronavirus Epicenter, Northwest Health System Workers Brace For What’s Coming

Web

Crosscut
Coronavirus has jail lawyers worried about safety — for clients and themselves
New WA state budget won’t solve problem of foster kids in crisis (Pollet, Senn, Valdez, Darnielle)
Why Native people ‘need to count’ in the 2020 census
How Washington allows clear-cut logging in cities that don’t want it
One couple, two coronavirus cases and wildly different symptoms

My Ballard
City to provide small business financial relief, halts evictions of small businesses and nonprofits

Seattle P.I.
Stay positive: Here are 23 pieces of good news regarding COVID-19
A complete guide of where, how Seattle public school students can pick up free lunches
Jobless claims jump by 70,000 as virus starts to take hold

Slog
Breaking Coronavirus News: Trump Signs Relief Bill, SIFF Is Canceled, Melania Trump Will Star in Coronavirus PSAs
A Scientist Talks About Learning to Live with COVID-19
As Courts Across the Country Postpone Cases, King County Superior Court Remains Maddeningly Open
From a Reader in Spain, a Warning on Public Parks During a Pandemic

Wednesday, March 18

Coronavirus: Gov. Inslee signs emergency aid bill as number of cases in Washington passes 1,000
Gov. Inslee signed a measure Tuesday drawing $200 million from the state’s emergency “rainy day” fund, with $175 million going to the public health system and the remainder to a dedicated unemployment fund for coronavirus impacts. The bill contains an emergency clause and takes effect immediately. Continue reading at Kiro7.

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It’s Time To Get Serious About Social Distancing. Here’s How
By now, you’ve heard the advice that to slow the spread of coronavirus in the U.S., we need to practice social distancing. But if you’re confused as to what that looks like in practice, we’ve got some answers. Continue reading at KUOW. (Pacific Press/Lightrocket)

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WA commits $50K to investigate bias in State Patrol stops
In the wake of revelations that Washington State Patrol troopers search people of color at far higher rates than whites, the state Legislature has agreed to pay $50,000 to investigate bias in police stops. And in a related development, lawmakers approved funding designed to boost diversity in the ranks of state troopers, the overwhelming number of whom are male and white. Continue reading at Crosscut. (Ted S. Warren)

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Associated Press
Trump: U.S., Canada to close border to nonessential travel
Stocks, oil sink again as recession fears batter markets
World virus infections pass 200,000, Europe’s borders jammed
5.7-magnitude quake shakes Utah, Salt Lake airport closed
Nevada governor shutters gambling, dining to halt virus 
Iran reports largest spike in coronavirus as 147 more die
Stocks, oil sink again as recession fears batter markets
Virus threatens labor for farms, food processors in PNW
Brown extends Oregon school closures to fight virus spread
Asian stocks higher after Trump promise of virus aid
Trump mulls sending all who cross border illegally to Mexico
Best strategies against virus: Track, isolate, communicate
What’s Happening: Inmates seek release, wars weaken defense
Trump: US, Canada to close border to nonessential travel
One mask a day for doctors in virus epicenter of Washington
Virus deaths hit 54, Inslee signs emergency aid bill
Department of Licensing closes service counters over virus concerns
Trump says US, Canada agree to close border to ‘non-essential traffic’
Coronavirus pandemic prompts lawmakers to push paid leave
Millennium loses appeal over coal dock shorelines permit
Virus threatens labor for farms, food processors in PNW
Death told [sic] from new coronavirus in Washington state hits 50
Millennium loses appeal over coal dock shorelines permit
One mask a day for doctors in virus epicenter of Washington
Washington-grown berries recalled for Norovirus concern
Food banks face virus dilemma: More demand, fewer volunteers
More wipes, no jeans: Amazon limits shipments to warehouses
State drivers licensing service offices closing due to virus
US governors expand shut downs amid coronavirus concerns
Hit by virus, US airlines seek aid far exceeding post-9/11

Aberdeen Daily World
Ocean Shores Cares, NB Senior Center are helping to feed self-quarantining residents
State says file for benefits right away if your job is affected by COVID
Some tribes shutting down casinos to slow spread of coronavirus
Businesses, offices around Harbor closing lobbies
Poll: 18% of US workers have lost jobs or hours since coronavirus hit

Auburn Reporter
COVID-19 severe blood shortage; Red Cross drives canceled; fewer donations
Western Washington Goodwills to close March 19 to April 2 due to COVID-19 concerns
A COVID-19 recession could cost millions of jobs
Amazon donates $50,000 in supplies to Kent facility for COVID-19 response

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Lummi Nation announces two positive cases of coronavirus in Whatcom County
WIAA says spectator at Yakima state basketball tournament tests positive for COVID-19
Social Security offices close due to coronavirus. Here’s how you can still get help
‘It is best to consider that we have all had some contact’ with coronavirus, WWU says
Two more Whatcom residents test positive for coronavirus, Health Department says
Whatcom County restaurants adapt to restrictions, pushing to-go and delivery to survive
CBP Blaine Sector chief’s issues icy challenge to chiefs along northern U.S. border
So you’re working from home, but did you feel this earthquake Tuesday morning?
Coronavirus update: Tacoma city council confirms state of emergency proclamation
Coronavirus update: State driver’s licensing offices close
‘Much has changed’ since schools closed — here’s how Whatcom districts are responding
PeaceHealth sharply restricts visitors to Bellingham hospital amid COVID-19 outbreak
Gov. Inslee seeks major disaster declaration so more workers can get unemployment
Distillery making sanitizer for a strapped Washington hospital as coronavirus spreads
5.7-magnitude quake, swarm of aftershocks strike Utah near Salt Lake City, USGS reports
Facebook ‘bug’ mistakenly flags coronavirus news stories as spam
National Guard deployed in many states to help with coronavirus. What can they do?
World virus infections pass 200,000, Europe’s borders jammed
Baltimore scientists to work on third experimental coronavirus vaccine
 
Bothell Reporter
To our elected officials: Be bold, be consistent, be honest, be helpful

Capital Press
Coronavirus puts pressure on farm labor picture
Few virus impacts expected for wheat farmers
SBA offers loans in response to COVID-19
Cold snap nips cherry, apricot buds

Columbian
Letter: Cleveland is effective legislator  (Cleveland)
Washington gears up to aid the suddenly unemployed

The Daily News
Local parents keep kids occupied with games, parks during school closure

Everett Herald (subscription required)
COVID-19 update: Restaurants, childcare, small businesses
No more pretty hair or feet: COVID-19 closes beauty salons
Please, people, stop hoarding! It can be harmful — even to you
Hospital ban on visitors makes a life-or-death choice harder
Everett to suspend evictions during coronavirus pandemic
Bloomberg: Boeing stock tumbles after it seeks $60B government bailout

Federal Way Mirror
King County Sheriff to immediately stop enforcing court-ordered evictions
Federal Way Municipal Court to reschedule hearings to prevent spread of COVID-19
Serenity on screen: Pacific Bonsai Museum closed to public, offers virtual tours
 
Islands’ Weekly
Sex education becomes a requirement for Washington state public schools (Lekanoff)
View current San Juan County COVID-19 data online

Issaquah Reporter
King County Sheriff to immediately stop enforcing court-ordered evictions
King County Library System closures and other coronavirus responses
New quarantine locations to open on Eastside
A COVID-19 recession could cost millions of jobs
Companywide, Boeing reports 11 confirmed cases of COVID-19
COVID-19 severe blood shortage; Red Cross drives canceled; fewer donations

Journal of the San Juan Islands
Charter review commission to be elected in 2020
Washington state legislators make tampons tax-free

Kent Reporter
House Majority leader Sullivan retiring from state Legislature (Sullivan, Jinkins)

Kirkland Reporter
A COVID-19 recession could cost millions of jobs
A look inside the Kirkland Emergency Operations Center
New quarantine locations to open on Eastside

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard’s most vulnerable workers allowed to go home amid coronavirus concerns
Kitsap Superior Court closed after employee tests positive for COVID-19
Mason County sees first positive COVID-19 test
As COVID-19 response grows, people stay home and ferries run light
Olympic High grad living in Italy faces coronavirus lockdown with his family
Kitsap food banks shift to meet growing demands of COVID-19 pandemic
Coronavirus prompts closures at both tribal casinos in Kitsap County

New York Times
U.S. virus plan anticipates 18-month pandemic and widespread shortages
Resources for child care and at-home learning for kids to teens as we wait out coronavirus closures
Coronavirus Live Updates: Nations Pledge Trillions to Stave Off Economic Catastrophe
Layoffs Are Just Starting, and the Forecasts Are Bleak

Olympian (subscription required)
Spectator at 1A, 2A basketball championships in Yakima tests positive for COVID-19
1st Mason County resident tests positive for coronavirus
Massive layoffs as McMenamins temporarily shuts down sites in Oregon, Washington
Olympia officials call fake proclamation posted on downtown businesses ‘shameful’
Trump says U.S. closing border with Canada. ‘Temporary’ for coronavirus response
Albertsons and Safeway offer special hours for shoppers at risk of coronavirus issues
Has your business closed because of COVID-19? Thurston economic officials ready to help
Olympia restaurants improvise to stay open while state’s COVID-19 limits are in place
Thurston commissioners agree to delay April courthouse vote due to COVID-19

Peninsula Daily News
WHAT WE KNOW: Coronavirus outbreak at a glance
Black Ball ferry service to continue
Bloodworks Northwest to hold bloodrive in Forks
Clallam County issues emergency declaration
Port Townsend declares state of emergency
Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office to conduct most business by phone
OlyCAP offices closed to public
Peninsula Home Fund relaunched to help in crisis
Fourth COVID-19 case discovered on North Olympic Peninsula
Peninsula restaurants offer takeout, delivery options
How social distancing works and what it means for you
EYE ON CONGRESS: Senate takes on coronavirus economic aid  (Van De Wege)
Opinion: Jefferson Healthcare responds to COVID-19

Puget Sound Business Journal
Seattle chamber study outlines severity of coronavirus impact on businesses
Opinion: Support Washington’s small businesses during time of crisis
Amazon suspends shipments of nonessential items to its fulfillment centers
White House outlines tax, stimulus plans to head off coronavirus effects on businesses, ‘American workers’

Renton Reporter
Councilmember Văn proposes eviction moratorium

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Surge of coronavirus patients expected as officials marshal emergency supplies, health workers test positive
State health officials looking for more medical equipment to combat coronavirus
Coronavirus daily news updates, March 18: Drive-thru tests, a border closure and more
What I want you to know about coronavirus, from a Seattle woman who recovered from COVID-19
Westneat: ‘People are having a hard time believing’: Virus hits home at Seattle’s Leschi Market
A Lummi Nation doctor is self-quarantined. But the tribe has been preparing for weeks for a coronavirus outbreak.
Boeing and the airlines seek massive bailout; critics ask about sharing the benefit
Why are people hoarding toilet paper during the coronavirus pandemic?
Seattle-area health care systems begin drive-through coronavirus testing for patients
During coronavirus closures, Seattle schools try to provide pandemic-proof lunch
Could Seattle tax big businesses like Amazon for coronavirus relief? Sawant, Morales issue call as crisis worsens
Secretary of State Kim Wyman asks Inslee to cancel April special elections over coronavirus concerns
Most encampment removals in Seattle put on ‘pause’ to prioritize coronavirus outreach, city says
Resources for child care and at-home learning for kids to teens as we wait out coronavirus closures
Rant and Rave: Panic shopping is problematic
After losing contact with homeless plaintiffs, ACLU lawyers ask court to dismiss case against the city of Seattle
Coronavirus travel cancellation woes drag down Expedia’s systems, making refunds difficult to obtain
Nonprofits, small businesses hurt by coronavirus can tap up to $2M in federal loans
Costco aims to lift online sales with $1 billion purchase of logistics firm
Seattle government expecting revenue loss of more than $100 million as result of coronavirus
How should you best wash produce? A guide to home food-safety tips amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus puts Seattle-area grocery workers on front lines of pandemic
Op-Ed: Exercise away the COVID-19 blues
Editorial: Update internet regulations to save journalism

Seattle Weekly
Amazon donates $50,000 in supplies to Kent facility for COVID-19 response
COVID-19 severe blood shortage; Red Cross drives canceled; fewer donations
King County Library System closures and other coronavirus responses
How are faith communities responding to the coronavirus pandemic?
Companywide, Boeing reports 11 confirmed cases of COVID-19
A COVID-19 recession could cost millions of jobs
Puget Sound renters will need housing assistance

Skagit Valley Herald
Anacortes declares an emergency
Libraries, museum offer opportunities despite closures
COVID-19 shutdown forces some businesses to close, others keep fighting
Cleanups being planned for old Anacortes water plant, landfill

Snoqualmie Valley Record
New quarantine locations to open on Eastside
A COVID-19 recession could cost millions of jobs

Spokesman Review
Bloomsday postponed until September because of coronavirus concerns
93% of Spokane County residents will see property tax increase this year
A check from federal government would be quickest way to spur economic activity amid coronavirus, Inland Northwest experts say
Dozens released from Spokane County custody following Municipal Court emergency order
Disaster declaration opens Spokane County businesses to government loans
Keeping it local: Apprenticeship program helps Inchelium clinic keep, promote staff
Inslee: State considering more restrictions to fight virus spread
Dry Fly Distilling will produce hand sanitizer spray, distribute in Spokane for free
All 50 states report confirmed COVID-19 cases as Washington eclipses 1,000; North Idaho reports no positives
Opinion: Joanna James: Government needs to aid restaurants with employee paid leave
Opinion: Shawn Vestal: No-Li Brewhouse exemplifies the spirit of helping each other during coronavirus outbreak (Riccelli)

Tri-City Herald
Legends Casino closes for the rest of March due to coronavirus
5 Tri-Cities groceries set special hours for seniors and others most at risk from coronavirus
More than 50 coronavirus deaths and over 1,000 confirmed cases reported in Washington state
Live updates: Hanford workers tested for COVID-19, Richland library restrictions and more
CBC delays start of spring quarter. Classes move online to slow coronavirus spread
1st coronavirus case in Tri-Cities confirmed by health district

USA Today
After coronavirus school closings, will states need to hold kids back, institute summer school?

Vancouver Business Journal
Treasurer halts delinquent tax collections, offers business tax relief

Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)
Editorial: Hoarding of supplies during pandemic shameful
Op-ed: Jason Mercier: 2020 state legislative session was unlike any other

Washington Post
A chilling scientific paper helped upend U.S. and U.K. coronavirus strategies
It’s ‘quarantini’ time. People say cheers to video happy hours when they’re stuck at home.
White House plan aims to send $2,000 to many Americans, includes $300 billion for small businesses
The best stimulus plan? Keep workers on payrolls.
Dow drops more than 1,300 points at open
DIY nasal swabs, drive-throughs, labs in overdrive: Americans are desperate for more virus testing
Perspective: Hello from Italy. Your future is grimmer than you think.
Fact Checker: What did Dr. Fauci say about coronavirus testing ‘failing’?
Opinion: China’s coronavirus propaganda campaign is putting lives at risk
Opinion: We can’t escape another recession. Keep these three questions in mind.
Opinion: How to ensure fairness in an all-mail voting system
Opinion: This is the biggest blunder in presidential history
‘NOT TRUE’: Oprah Winfrey debunks bizarre QAnon conspiracy theory spreading across the Internet
Bars learn the hard way that ‘shut-it-down’ for coronavirus means exactly that
Ex-congressman Duncan Hunter sentenced to 11 months in prison

Whidbey News-Times
WhidbeyHealth opens drive-thru testing
City looks at raising marina revenue

Yakima Herald Republic
Yakima Valley school districts begin free meal distribution to youths
City of Yakima updates residents about coronavirus response
“All our employees will remain whole.” Yakima County school officials say layoffs are not in the plans

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Real-time updates: US, Canada to temporarily close border to slow spread of coronavirus
Washington woman, 106, who lived 1918 Spanish flu shares coronavirus advice
Safeway, Albertsons reserve store hours for those most vulnerable to coronavirus
Can coronavirus spread on mail? United States Postal service issues statement
Eviction relief offered in Seattle, King County during coronavirus outbreak
Who qualifies for Washington unemployment during the coronavirus outbreak?
Cry for help prompts retiree, school nurse to join coronavirus fight

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Gov. Inslee signs emergency aid bill as number of cases in Washington passes 1,000
US-Canada border to be temporarily closed, Trump says
Seattle DOT creates food pick-up priority signs to help restaurants stay afloat
Some local grocery stores offer special hours for seniors, other vulnerable people
Despite Governor’s urgings to ‘shelter in place,’ many seniors say they’ll risk leaving home
Where are the COIVD-19 drive-thru test sites in Western Washington?
Tacoma offers businesses and families relief during COVID-19 outbreak
Seahawks appearing at Bloodworks Northwest to encourage fans to donate
Coronavirus pandemic taking toll on people’s mental health
Managing mental health during the coronavirus outbreak: 7 tips from a behavioral health consultant
Coronavirus: White House proposes sending checks to every American
State drivers licensing service offices closed due to coronavirus
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport averaging 34,000 fewer passengers per day than this time last year
Most large casinos closing in Western Washington

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Tents presumably for COVID-19 testing pop up in Burien, mysteriously vanish next day (Orwall)
Coronavirus death toll pushes past 50 with fatalities in King, Snohomish and Clark
Seattle to create temporary loading zones in front of restaurants for easier take out
‘There’s a lot of stress’: Auburn ER doc outlays local challenges battling COVID-19
Tents presumably for COVID-19 testing pop up in Burien, mysteriously vanish next day
Volunteers making ‘homemade’ masks to combat shortages caused by COVID-19
Gov. Brown extends closure of Oregon’s schools through April 28

KNKX FM
Parents enroll their kids in Washington’s public online schools amid coronavirus outbreak
Bars and restaurants struggle with Washington’s latest shutdown order
Outside coronavirus epicenter, doctors improvise and brace for what’s coming
Senators in Capitol as Trump pushes for more coronavirus aid, checks for public
Seattle Children’s says four patients have tested positive for COVID-19; all are home recovering
As more people stay home, virtual medicine expands in response to the coronavirus
Coronavirus resources: Guidance and latest numbers from agencies across Washington
Coronavirus makes lines at DMV anathema with Real ID deadline fast approaching
Canadian prime minister announces border closure to limit spread of novel coronavirus

KUOW FM
$200 MILLION IN COVID-19 EMERGENCY FUNDING APPROVED FOR WASHINGTON STATE
Why you should cool it on the road during coronavirus outbreak in Washington
Coronavirus Crisis: Still Dividing Americans More Than Uniting Them?
Trump Shuts Border With Canada, Blames ‘Chinese Virus’ As Coronavirus Spreads
‘A Socioeconomic Tsunami’: How The World Is Dealing With Pandemic
COVID-19 Threatens Food Supply Chain As Farms Worry About Workers Falling Ill
Pence Warns Coronavirus Outbreak Could Last ‘Well Into July’
Coronavirus debrief: Tuesday edition
The Bay Area has been ordered to shelter-in-place. What does that entail?
5 things to know about SeaTac Airport now
March 17th | How Washington schools persist through pandemic-driven closures
Social Distancing Leads To Blood Shortage
Internet Traffic Surges As Companies And Schools Send People Home
It’s Time To Get Serious About Social Distancing. Here’s How
White House Pushes for Quick, Direct Payments To Americans In Response To Coronavirus
Are U.S. Hospitals Ready?
Poll: Nearly 1 In 5 Households Have Lost Work Because Of Pandemic
The Wild: The wildlife super dog that can save us from bears
NW Public Radio
How Inland Northwest School Districts Plan To Get Students Fed During Coronavirus Closure
Coronavirus Makes Long DMV Lines A No-No With Real ID Deadline Fast Approaching
‘Hours Count.’ Governor Officially Orders Washington Businesses Close; Counties Adapt To Help

Q13 TV (Fox)
Coronavirus deaths surpass 50 in Washington, Inslee signs emergency aid bill
Worried about bills? Here’s what internet, utility companies are doing to help
WHO and CDC never discussed providing international test kits to the US, global health agency says
How COVID-19 is impacting local law enforcement response

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B-Town Blog
Coronavirus testing tents removed from CVS Pharmacy parking lot in Burien (Orwall)

Civic Skunkworks
Coronavirus Is Breaking Our Economy. A Middle-Out Stimulus Package Can Fix It.

Crosscut
Coronavirus turns Seattle into America’s laboratory
Emergency coronavirus spending caps WA legislative session (Das, Rolfes)
Coronavirus outbreak prompts call for ICE to release at-risk detainees
WA commits $50K to investigate bias in State Patrol stops (Lekanoff)
Opinion: 3 things local leaders must do to protect workers during coronavirus
Meet a Seattle scientist racing toward a coronavirus vaccine

MyNorthwest.com
Pierce County: Criminals ‘not getting a pass’ during coronavirus outbreak
State government describes early relief measures for small business owners
Safeway and Albertsons to announce seniors-only shopping hours
UW Medicine drive-through coronavirus testing opens for patients in Northgate

Seattle P.I.
Bringing the zoo to you: Woodland Park Zoo releases heartwarming video of baby gorilla and mother
A comprehensive list of COVID-19 resources for Washington residents
Amazon, Safeway, Albertsons hiring thousands of new employees in wake of COVID-19
King County Sheriff’s Office won’t carry out evictions amid COVID-19 outbreak
US, Canada to close border to nonessential travel

Slog
Struggling Cruise Ship Corporations Should Not Get Aid From the US Government
Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Everyone
Breaking Coronavirus News: McMenamins Lays Off Nearly 3,000 Employees, Be Kind to Your Grocers
Seattle Parks in the Age of Social Distancing: What’s Allowed?
Coronavirus Updates: These Seattle Events Will Be Livestreamed This Week: March 17-22, 2020
Seattle and 4Culture Announce New Funding Relief Packages for the Arts
Drag Shows Are Going Digital
Council President Lorena Gonzalez Cuts Maternity Leave Short Because of COVID-19 Crisis

Tuesday, March 17

Vulnerable immigrant detainees should be released in response to pandemic, lawsuit says
Two nonprofits sued Monday to seek the release of vulnerable immigration detainees from the Northwest Detention Center in Tacoma in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The Northwest Immigrant Rights Project and the American Civil Liberties Union filed the lawsuit against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in U.S. District Court. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald. (Dean J. Koepfler)

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Climate activists disappointed by session outcome: new goals set, but action lags behind
The end of this year’s legislative session has been overshadowed by the coronavirus outbreak. The session started with high hopes for new state policies to reduce climate warming greenhouse gas pollution, stoked by youth climate strikes as well as cities and the Puyallup Tribe declaring climate emergencies. Continue reading at KNKX. (Ted S. Warren)

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First day of no school: How Washington school districts are responding to coronavirus closures
By Tuesday, the first day of Gov. Jay Inslee’s mandate to close K-12 schools statewide, school districts still grappled with their new challenge: how to carry on serving their students’ basic needs without holding a school day. Even in places like Seattle Public Schools, whose closure announcement predated the governor’s six-week order to shut down, school employees had only a matter of hours to respond before their buildings locked indefinitely. Continue reading at The Seattle Times.

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Associated Press 
State drivers licensing service offices closing due to virus 
Rights groups sue for detainee release over virus concerns 
Government issues historic restrictions amid virus outbreak 
As the coronavirus pandemic grows, gun sales are surging in many states 
This isn’t the first time a virus caused social panic. The Spanish flu did too 
Automakers dodged parts shortage, but virus poses new threat  
US officials: Foreign disinformation stoking virus fears  
States turn to cash reserves as coronavirus strains budgets  
‘He’s an inmate’: Anguish mounts over virus-hit nursing home  
Schools scramble to feed students after coronavirus closures  
Pentagon reconsiders Microsoft contract after Amazon protest  
Coronavirus forces small businesses to rethink strategies 
White House seeks $850 billion economic stimulus 
 
Arlington Times 
Tulalip, Stilly tribes close gaming facilities 
 
Auburn Reporter 
City of Auburn closes City Hall and Annex Service Center to public 
Muckleshoot Tribal Council declares state of emergency, closes tribe’s casino and bingo operations 
Inslee calls for statewide shutdown of restaurants, bars and expanded social gathering limits 
Local firefighters quarantined 
 
Bothell Reporter 
Volunteer gets first dose of COVID-19 vaccine test 
US governors expand shut downs amid coronavirus concerns 
Inslee orders all bars/restaurants to close to fight virus 
Rights groups sue for detainee release over virus concerns 
Stocks move higher on Wall Street after worst drop since ’87 
Asian shares bounce after Wall St dive, recession warning 
As pandemic spreads, China’s ex-epicenter down to 1 new case 
AP Exclusive: Coronavirus vaccine test opens with 1st doses 
Mnuchin: Trump wants checks sent to public in virus response 
Stocks move higher on Wall Street after worst drop since ’87 
Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson reportedly released from hospital 
Amazon to hire 100,000 to keep up with surge in orders as coronavirus spreads 
Majority of county buildings closed to public access 
Hoquiam City Hall closed to the public beginning Tuesday 
Most Harbor restaurants still cooking 
Schools planning for resources, food service, limited child care 
Grays Harbor County Sheriff activates county emergency operations center 
 
Bellingham Herald (subscription required) 
Whatcom school districts begin answering questions after governor’s statewide closure 
Whatcom schools have been closed for coronavirus. Why are child care centers open? 
Essential services will continue through outbreak, officials in Whatcom County say 
Whatcom Health reports 129 negative test results for COVID-19 on Monday, March 16 
‘Stocking up’ cleans out some Whatcom shelves as shoppers told to ‘buy just what you need’ 
As temporary business closures start Tuesday, Whatcom owners work on next steps 
Canadian PM announces closing border to most non-citizens to slow coronavirus spread 
Coronavirus update: Clinical trial for vaccine starts in Seattle 
‘For the next several weeks, normal is not in our game plan’ 
Protective equipment supplies for coronavirus ‘inadequate’ in Washington, D.C. lawmakers warn 
Closure of restaurants, bars in Washington state will last 2 weeks and may be extended 
Vulnerable immigrant detainees should be released in response to pandemic, lawsuit says 
The US has tested 25,000 for coronavirus. South Korea tests 10,000 a day. 
Coronavirus briefing: 15 days of social distancing, and other updates for March 17 
Shortage of life-saving ventilators in coronavirus crisis has White House scrambling 
Coronavirus crisis could last well into the summer — July or August, Trump says 
Is coronavirus lingo confusing you? Here are 10 important terms you should understand 
 
Bothell Reporter 
Bars, gyms and more ordered closed in Washington state 
 
Capital Press 
Washington FFA postpones state convention to August 
 
The Columbian 
In Our View: This type of sunshine is a powerful disinfectant 
In Our View: Inslee wise to plot cautious course with virus 
Cheers & Jeers: Apples shine; toilet paper to-do 
In Our View: Congress should support workers amid outbreak 
 
Everett Herald (subscription required) 
Closures put restaurant owners in a fight for their lives 
Companywide, Boeing reports 11 confirmed cases of COVID-19 
Bars, restaurants, gyms shut doors statewide due to COVID-19
Government closures continue amid coronavirus concerns
County to tackle a development side effect: invasive plants
Editorial: Americans need help with sacrifices now required
WaPo: Commentary: State, local goverment best bet to fight outbreak 

Inlander 
Washington state to close bars, restaurants and other businesses to combat the coronavirus 
Inslee orders K-12 schools closed in Washington — Spokane Public Schools will offer child care to some, meals 
 
Issaquah Reporter  
‘We’re just kind of in limbo’: Eastside businesses feeling significant economic effects amid coronavirus pandemic 
Buyers want bullets, not just toilet paper 
Live COVID-19 Coverage: March 16 
Watch a replay of the governor’s Monday news conference here 
 
Kent Reporter 
Local lawmakers sponsor legislative pages during session in Olympia (Entenman, Orwall, Gregerson) 
 
News Tribune (subscription required) 
Gig Harbor’s hospital “mission control” playing key role in coronavirus crisis
Looking for something to do at home? Why not fill out the U.S. Census? 
 
Olympian (subscription required) 
Kitsap businesses face uncertainty in wake of Inslee’s shutdown order 
While others shut down, shipyard, Navy work continues, even as coronavirus spreads 
Kitsap-area schools: childcare and meal services during closure a work in progress 
How to talk about COVIC-19 misinformation 
Bainbridge Island announces new police chief selection 
Trump says he’s looking at ‘big, bold’ economic stimulus package, including sending checks to Americans 
Live results from Washington’s 2020 presidential primary election 
Coronavirus update: Seven in Kitsap have tested positive for COVID-19 
Coronavirus updates: Stocks rally, $1,000 for all considered, blood donors needed, death toll reaches 91 
Amid coronavirus fears, people still living their lives 
 
Olympian 
Thurston County announces more confirmed COVID-19 cases on Monday, total rises to 5 
Closure of restaurants, bars in Washington state will last 2 weeks and may be extended 
Protective equipment supplies for coronavirus ‘inadequate’ in Washington, D.C. lawmakers warn 
Updated: See a map of Washington state counties with reported coronavirus cases 
Local school districts offer grab-and-go meals during coronavirus closure 
Community Foundation, United Way launch Thurston County COVID-19 Response Fund 
Biden wins Washington primary, capturing 5 out of 6 states 
Police department in Whatcom asks for ‘nefarious behavior to cease’ due to coronavirus 
An act of violence, an act of kindness as Thurston County grapples with COVID-19 
 
Puget Sound Business Journal
Coronavirus testing website goes live and quickly hits capacity
Alaska Air Group reveals immediate cuts, other financial measures to protect airline
Opinion: Washington employers should prepare for significant changes to overtime rules 

The Renton Reporter 
Buyers want bullets, not just toilet paper 
 
The Seattle Times 
‘Try getting it yourselves,’ Trump tells governors seeking ventilators in coronavirus outbreak 
‘There is plenty of food in the country.’ Then why are store shelves empty? 
Coronavirus call centers stumble in Washington state: glitches, lack of staff, contradicting messages 
Coronavirus daily news updates, March 17: What to know today about COVID-19 in the Seattle area, Washington state, and the nation 
Seattle restaurants, bars and nightclubs say coronavirus-induced shutdown adds to their pain 
King County leaders ask Gov. Jay Inslee to delay property tax bills in hardship cases amid coronavirus pandemic 
‘Social distancing is impossible in a preschool’: Child care during coronavirus 
Seattle small-business owners rally to support one another through coronavirus crisis 
Seattle will provide $800 each in supermarket vouchers to thousands of families during coronavirus crisis 
Nordstrom to shutter all its stores to limit coronavirus spread 
First day of no school: How Washington school districts are responding to coronavirus closures 
23 fun activities to do with kids using stuff you already have at home, as you wait out coronavirus closures 
Alaska Air cuts flights, and CEO cuts own pay to zero, as coronavirus crisis hits airline’s bookings 
Regional real estate group acts to halt open houses to fight spread of coronavirus 
Seattle government expecting revenue loss of more than $100 million as result of coronavirus 
Joe Biden wins Washington presidential primary, beating Bernie Sanders in state he won four years ago 
King County will not pursue sales tax for bus service, citing coronavirus outbreak 
For Seattle restaurants in the coronavirus era, the new normal is delivery and dread 
Washington state leads the nation in midwifery care, giving women another childbirth option 
Op-Ed: Coronavirus: Underfunding nursing homes has real-life consequences for workers 
Editorial: Washington’s schoolkids shouldn’t fall through the cracks during the coronavirus pandemic — or at any time 
LTE: Coronavirus isolation: Another generational benefit 
Op-Ed: The importance of youth lobbying 
 
Skagit Valley Herald 
Cleanups being planned for old Anacortes water plant, landfill 
Schools close their doors 
Sedro-Woolley, Burlington declare public health emergencies 
‘It’s so uncertain’: businesses anxious as novel coronavirus spreads  
County making an effort to contain the coronavirus  
Low blood supply emergency due to COVID-19 concerns  
Skagit County coronavirus update: fourth case confirmed  
Amazon limits shipments to warehouses for next 3 weeks 
 
Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber 
‘We’re just kind of in limbo’: Eastside businesses feeling significant economic effects amid coronavirus pandemic 
Watch a replay of the governor’s Monday news conference here 
Spokane health providers tighten policies, cancel elective surgeries in anticipation for more COVID-19 cases; people urged to ‘stay home’ 
Spokane schools will have free meals for all students ready by Thursday 
Davenport hotel closures leave hundreds without jobs; Northern Quest shuts down after visitor tests positive for COVID-19 
Inslee, others urge Washington to ‘hunker down’ 
Amazon seeks to hire 100,000 to keep up with surge in orders 
 
Walla Walla Union Bulletin (subscription required)  
Editorial: Canceling school for six weeks was prudent decision 
State suspends rest area coffee program 
 
The Washington Post 
Trump administration seeks stimulus as daily life is upended 
Many businesses, schools stay closed across U.S., Europe 
Roughly $850 billion economic package to be presented to Congress 
Treasury, Fed take steps to revive corporate debt market 
Testing positive: One D.C. woman’s week-long passage from perfect health into the grip of a ferocious virus 
Amazon warehouse workers sound alarms about spread of virus 
Suddenly, Fox News sings a very different tune about virus 
Opinion: Your favorite Nikes might be made from forced labor. Here’s why. 
Devin Nunes’s bad clean-up effort on his coronavirus comments 
There really was a ‘Typhoid Mary,’ an asymptomatic carrier who infected her employers 
How fighting the NCAA became a bipartisan sport 
A timeline of Trump playing down the coronavirus threat 
What it’s like to be a single parent in a pandemic 
Jails and prisons suspend visitation to keep coronavirus from spreading 
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s coronavirus response has become a national guide to the crisis 
‘We overreacted,’ people will say if the worst doesn’t happen. Don’t listen. 
The Technology 202: Other countries use surveillance to fight coronavirus. Privacy advocates worry the U.S. could follow. 
Trump announced Google was building a virus screening tool. Then someone had to build it 
In fast-moving pandemic, sources of falsehoods spread by text, email, WhatsApp and TikTok elude authorities 
 
Wenatchee World 
At this bank’s drive-thru, people deposit coronavirus tests 
 
Yakima Herald Republic
Local businesses worried about closures but want to help limit coronavirus
Yakima restaurants and their employees face an uncertain future amid state-ordered closure
Yakima schools empty Monday on first day of statewide shutdown
Readers of all ages stock up as Yakima Valley libraries close to the public
A note to our readers: Coronavirus outbreak forces YHR to close its main office to the public
Law enforcement, courts modify services to fight spread of COVID-19 

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KING5 TV (NBC) 
Real-time updates: Washington schools, restaurants, other businesses closed amid coronavirus outbreak 
No school for Washington students, but districts are giving out free meals 
UW expands drive-up coronavirus testing for non-employees 
Seattle to give $5 million in grocery vouchers amid coronavirus outbreak 
King County announces new coronavirus isolation sites in Issaquah and Bellevue 
 
KIRO7 TV (CBS) 
Coronavirus: ‘There is no need to hoard food or supplies,’ governor says 
Drive-through COVID-19 test sites built with few specific details 
 
KOMO4 TV (ABC) 
6 new coronavirus fatalities reported in King County as death toll rises 
‘Hours count’: Inslee formally announces statewide restaurant, bar shutdown for COVID-19 
Seattle hospitals running dangerously low on protective gear 
Tacoma business owners bracing for closures due to coronavirus 
Seattle restaurants suffering under COVID-19 closures 
Hiring frenzy among grocery outlets, delivery services during COVID-19 outbreak 
Strange times in Seattle: Coronavirus turns our world upside down 
Oregon, Wash. consider unemployment benefits for parents taking off work to watch kids 
 
KNKX FM 
‘Hours count.’ Gov. Inslee orders businesses to close to limit spread of novel coronavirus 
Climate activists disappointed by session outcome: new goals set, but action lags behind 
 
KUOW FM 
‘IT’S ALMOST A LAST-MINUTE SITUATION.’ 
Coronavirus: ‘Radical Change’ To Life; Only 1 U.S. State Has Not Reported A Case 
Paid Leave Vs The Pandemic 
March 16th | Increasingly restrictive rules as Washington fights to control coronavirus’ spread 
‘We’re going to be tested.’ 
Canceled oral arguments, mandatory telework. Coronavirus forces emergency measures at WA agencies 
Insurers Cover Fewer Drugs, Leaving Some Patients Struggling To Get Needed Treatments 
Map: Tracking The Spread Of The Coronavirus In The U.S. 
America Closed: Thousands Of Stores, Resorts, Theaters Shut Down 
Amazon To Hire 100,000 Workers To Meet ‘Surge In Demand’ 
Several Seattle-area hospital workers infected with COVID-19 
Federal Courts Scramble To Adapt To Disruptions From Coronavirus Pandemic 
COVID-19 Has Caused A Shortage Of Face Masks. But They’re Surprisingly Hard To Make 
Spiking Demand For Sanitizer, Canned Goods Leaves Stores Struggling To Keep Up 
 
NW Public Radio 
‘Hours Count.’ Governor Officially Orders Washington Businesses Close; Counties Adapt To Help 
Coronavirus Prompts News Mandatory Work Measures At Washington State Agencies 
President Trump Says Coronavirus Guidance Includes Avoiding Gatherings Of More Than 10 People 
Rural Hospitals Brace For Coronavirus Impacts. Here’s How Grangeville, Idaho Is Preparing 
Six more deaths in Washington as coronavirus cases top 900 
Health officials warn US government does not have enough stockpiled medical equipment to deal with coronavirus 
Volunteers fight coronavirus by testing new experimental vaccine in Seattle 
‘This is bigger than all of us’ – Restaurants, bars, entertainment venues close statewide

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MyBallard 
Bars and restaurants close statewide to prevent spread of virus 
 
Seattle P.I. 
Coronavirus forces closures 
‘Leave some for your neighbors’ officials urge as Seattle grocers struggle to keep shelves full 
Message to Americans from British Columbia health minister: ‘Don’t come’ 
More than 6,000 Seattle families impacted by COVID-19 to get grocery vouchers from city 
Grocery stores, pharmacies in Seattle adjust hours in response to COVID-19 outbreak 
Here’s how you can help the most vulnerable during the COVID-19 outbreak 
 
The Stranger 
Coronavirus Updates: These Seattle Restaurants Are Offering Delivery and Takeout Specials and Promotions 
Tim Eyman Responds to My Questions About His Dumb, Virus-Inviting Party 
King County Businesses Are Closed, But Its Courtrooms Are Full 
King County Residents Urged to “Self Quarantine” as Inslee Expands Social Distancing Measures 
Even More Bad News—Light Rail Construction Has Been Extended 
Elliott Bay Recognizes Its Book Sellers’ Union